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The unending struggles of KCCA leadership

The unending struggles of KCCA leadership

First, it claimed the scalp of Jennifer Musisi, who at the time seemed to be permanent furniture at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).  After, Erias Lukwago, the City Lord Mayor, went lyrical, singing his heart out after the exit of his biggest nemesis at the City Hall. When M

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Kiruhura introduces cow dung fees in major revenue hunt

Kiruhura introduces cow dung fees in major revenue hunt

Kiruhura District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Charles Nsubuga Kiberu has instructed all sub-county chiefs and town clerks to start collecting a cow dung loading fee “to boost local revenue collections.” In a September 23, 2024, circular, Nsubuga instructed the leaders to start

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MUBS calls on business community to engage with universities

MUBS calls on business community to engage with universities

Makerere University Business School (Mubs) has called on other private sector players to join the Nation Media Group (NMG) in supporting universities by connecting them with industry players and investors, ensuring that their research becomes more relevant. Speaking on the second day of

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Homework; A good revision tool but don’t abuse it

Homework; A good revision tool but don’t abuse it

With the beginning of the third term a couple of weeks ago, the pressure to deliver results for the learners, teachers and even parents is at an all-time high. This is a promotional term and for all and for primary seven, Senior Four and Senior Six students is the term that national exams wi

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Well-wishers come to defiled toddler’s rescue after Monitor story

Well-wishers come to defiled toddler’s rescue after Monitor story

The Daily Monitor story about the plight of a two-year-old toddler, who was defiled by her 18-year-old uncle, has attracted more support after well-wishers who read the article came out to help her get medical attention. The September 18 story, under the headline, “Magistrate halts

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New classroom blocks bring relief to Lwengo schoolchildren

New classroom blocks bring relief to Lwengo schoolchildren

The story of school children at Lyakabirizi Core Primary School learning under tree shades, makeshift shelters while the Primary Six and Primary Seven classes sharing the same block flagged by the Monitor, is now history. Parents, pupils and authorities in Lwengo District are relieved th

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Unprecedented Planetary Health Check: Breaking Down Boundaries And Threats To Earth's Stability

Unprecedented Planetary Health Check: Breaking Down Boundaries And Threats To Earth's Stability

Six Of Nine Earth Planetary Health Boundaries Have Been Broken – And There's More To ComeNew Assessment Reveals Critical State of Earth's Planetary Health In a groundbreaking study conducted by scientists at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in Germany, it has been re

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Let diplomatic passports be for the right people

Let diplomatic passports be for the right people

Recent reports that the Ugandan government is investigating the issuance of diplomatic passports to ordinary citizens are both alarming and necessary. Diplomatic passports, meant to facilitate official state business abroad, should be granted to a select group of individuals with specific ro

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What next after Uganda fails to wake up and smell the coffee?

What next after Uganda fails to wake up and smell the coffee?

Ugandan coffee shipments are overflowing the European Union (EU) as traders scramble to get their hands on beans before the year-end implementation of new environmental regulations. Under the EU's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), importers into the bloc will have to demonstrate that good

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Ask the Mechanic: What should be in a car first aid kit?

Ask the Mechanic: What should be in a car first aid kit?

As far as I know the law insists all cars carry a first aid kit but does not stipulate what should be in it. So, aside from the law, what would you advise? JK Hello JK, even though the Ugandan law does not specify what should be in a car's first aid kit, I recommend including the fol

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